授業の目的 【日本語】
Goals of the Course(JPN) | | |
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授業の目的 【英語】
Goals of the Course | | | Quantitative Analysis II is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to reach a new level of understanding and analysis of social science data. The course is a continuation of Quantitative Analysis I, and will therefore focus on the application of the previous material. This course will emphasize the application and analysis of computer based statistical techniques in particular, with an emphasis on social science variables. |
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到達目標 【日本語】
Objectives of the Course(JPN) | | |
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到達目標 【英語】
Objectives of the Course | | | This course teaches the use of social science quantitative techniques, emphasizing applications of value to administrators and researchers alike in the fields of law, political science, public policy, and public and international affairs. It includes a review of theoretical application as well as practical use of descriptive statistics and hypothesis testing. |
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授業の内容や構成
Course Content / Plan | | Class 1 - Course intro/syllabus, hypothesis testing review
Class 2 - One tailed tests, T-distribution
Class 3 - Independent random samples, T-Test, ANOVA
Class 4 - Lab 1 – T-test, ANOVA
Class 5 - Crosstabs, Chi-square, Measures of Association
Class 6 - Lab 2 – Crosstabs & Chi-Square
Class 7 - Midterm exam
Class 8 - Correlation
Class 9 - Lab 3 – Correlation
Class 10 - Regression
Class 11 - Lab 4 – Regression
Class 12 - Regression continued, dummy variables
Class 13 - Lab 5 – Dummy variables
Class 14 - Course review, review for exam
Class 15 - Final exam |
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履修条件・関連する科目
Course Prerequisites and Related Courses | | | Students enrolled in Quantitative Techniques II should have already completed the Quantitative Techniques I class with a satisfactory grade. A good command of the English language (reading, speaking, and writing) is required. A mathematical background is not expected, but students should know basic algebra at a minimum. |
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成績評価の方法と基準
Course Evaluation Method and Criteria | | 10% Class Participation/Attendance
20% Written Assignments
35% Midterm Exam
35% Final Exam
Please refer to the student handbook (i.e., a c grade= 60 above) regarding the standards for obtaining a passing grade in the course |
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教科書・テキスト
Textbook | | | Text: Healey, Joseph F. The Essentials of Statistics: A Tool for Social Science Research. 2nd ed. Wadsworth, 2011. |
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参考書
Reference Book | | | There is no reference book for this course but supplementary readings will be given as necessary. |
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課外学習等（授業時間外学習の指示）
Study Load(Self-directed Learning Outside Course Hours) | | | Please be sure to read the assigned readings ahead of class in order to prepare. |
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注意事項
Notice for Students | | |
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授業開講形態等
Lecture format, etc. | | | In-person classes will be held weekly, while course readings and materials will be uploaded to TACT. |
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遠隔授業（オンデマンド型）で行う場合の追加措置
Additional measures for remote class (on-demand class) | | |
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